Curriculum Vita/Resume Elizabeth Kirsch Hanna, Ph.D. 202 W.

Yeso Drive Hobbs, New Mexico 88240 803-360-7355 (cell phone) EDUCATION A. Graduate 8/1990 -- 5/2002: Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI: Ph.D. in Developmental Psycholog y. Dissertation Topic: Behavioral and Cognitive Outcomes in Young Jamaican Chi ldren (ages 3-5). Minor: Interdepartmental Specialization in Infant Studies. 8/1987 -- 8/1990: Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI: M.S. in Clinical Psychology 8/1977 -- 8/1979: Indiana University at Bloomington, IN: M.A. in Elementary/Early Childhood Educa tion B. Undergraduate 8/1972 --8/1973 Antioch University in Philadelphia, PA: B.A. in Elementary Education 9/1971 -- 5/1972 Assumption Montessori Training Center in Philadelphia, PA: Primary Montessori Teacher Certificate (ages 2-5) TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS New Mexico Teacher Certification: Highly qualified in early childhood education South Carolina Teacher Certification: Highly qualified in early childhood educa tion Association Montessori Internationale: Primary Montessori Teacher Certification EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHING EXPERIENCE 8/2008 - 5/2009: Kindergarten teacher at Will Rogers Elementary School in Hobb s, New Mexico. School curriculum emphasis was on literacy development. 8/2006 - 5/2008: Public School Primary Montessori Teacher (3k, 4K, and 5K) a t Caughman Road Elementary School in Columbia, South Carolina. 8/1983 - 12/1987: Primary Montessori teacher with extended day kindergarten en richment at Montessori Academy of Davison. Developed and presented series of i n-service training sessions for Montessori teachers. Topics included developme ntal child psychology, the emotional and social development of young children, a nd curriculum development. These topics were taught in the context of family, school, and cultural influences. 8/1980 - 5/1982: Primary Montessori teacher at Athens Montessori School in Athe ns, Georgia. 8/1980 - 5/1982: Family Day Care Home Provider in Athens, Georgia. 8/1974 - 6/1976: Second and first grade teacher at Felton Laboratory School at South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, South Carolina. 8/1973 - 6/1974: First grade teacher at Elloree Elementary School in Elloree, S outh Carolina. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

8/2004 - 8/2006 Lander University in Greenwood, South Carolina. Assistant Professor of Early Ch ildhood Teacher Education and Coordinator for the Early Childhood Program. 8/2002 - 8/2004 University of Louisville in Louisville, KY. Assistant Professor in Interdiscipl inary Early Childhood Education (birth to 5); teaching child development and chi ld study; research on children including children from developing nations (e.g., the Caribbean); influences on the social curriculum in early childhood settings , education and professional development of early childhood teachers, both local ly, nationally, and internationally; racial and cultural identity in young child ren; measurement issues in evaluation of children of color across and within cul tures. 1/2002 - 8/2002 Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. Assistant Clinical Professor in D epartment of Teacher Education; supervision of kindergarten and 1st grade teache r interns, taught the classes "Learners and Learning in Context" and "Inquiry fo r Beginning Teachers." Michigan State University. Department of Human and Family Ecology. Taught grad uate level course in early childhood curriculum methods. 8/1998 - 12/2001 Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. Instructor in the Department of T eacher Education. Supervision of Interns, taught "Learners and Learning in Cont ext." 9/1990 - 12/2000 Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. Instructor in the Psychology Dep artment. Taught classes in "Child Development," "Adolescent Development," and "Abnormal Psychology." 8/1996 - 7/1998 Adrian College in Adrian MI. Instructor in the Department of Teacher Education. Taught classes in "Child Development," "Human Growth and Development," and "A dolescent Development"; advised students; supervised early childhood practicum. 8/1990 - 5/1996 Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI. Instructor in the Social Sciences Dep artment. Taught classes in "Child Development," " Human Growth and Development, " and "Abnormal Psychology." CLINICAL EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES 8/1995 - 7/1996 Hawthorn Center in Livonia, MI. Psychology intern. Worked in in-patient and ou t-patient child and adolescent assessment and therapy; early childhood intervent ion; early childhood play group with parent observation, participation, and trai ning; group psychotherapy; consultation with other mental health professionals ( 1500 approved hours in both Clinical and School Psychology). Fall, 1991 Livingston County Community Mental Health in Livingston County, MI. Developed and delivered a community parent education program for parents of toddlers and p reschoolers. 8/1989 - 5/1990 Hawthorn Center in Livonia, MI. Clinical assessment and evaluation of children and adolescents; worked with multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, psychiatr ists and social workers; in-patient and out-patient therapy for young children

and their families. 8/1987 - 5/1989 Genesee County Community Mental Health in Flint, MI. Psychology extern in the Infant Mental Health Program, in-home supportive psychotherapy for infant mental health clients; participation in Infant Mental Health training seminars; semin ars on infant, and toddler assessment. OUTREACH AND POLICY EXPERIENCE Summer, 1998 Research Coordinator and Consultant for the Great Lakes Head Start Quality Netwo rk Research Teleconference. Responsible for the development and distribution o f research packets for the conference; development of the guidelines on discussi on and activities for small group facilitators. 8/1992 - 5/1994 Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI: Policy Assistant for the Institu te of Children, Youth and Families and Institute for Public Policy and Social Re search. Development and delivery of projects (at local and national levels), re search, and evaluation with public and private child and youth serving organizat ions. These organizations included Genesee County Community Mental Health, Girl Scouts/USA, and Capital Area Girl Scouts. SELECTED CONSULTING WORK 8/2002 - 4/2003 Annenberg Foundation Advisory Board member for video and web-based series The Le arning Classroom: Theory into Practice. Produced by Mort Crim Communications, I nc. and WTVS Detroit Public Television. Course content developed by Stanford U niversity, School of Education. 5/2003 Expert peer reviewer for Department of Education, Early Reading First pre-applic ations. 7/2003 Expert peer reviewer for Department of Education, Early Reading First full appli cations. 4/2001-8/2002 Project evaluator for Annenberg Foundation video and web-based program designed for pre-and in-service teachers: The Learning Classroom: Theory into Practice. 8/2000-5/2002 Consultant to the Michigan Readiness Program for the Mason, Michigan public scho ols. 8/2001 Michigan: In-Service Presentation for Head Start Teachers: "Understanding Child ren in Context." 8/2003: Byck Cradle School in Louisville, KY: Presented a program to parents on play an d young children. PUBLICATIONS Peer Reviewed Journals Kirsch, E. A., Lambert, M., Bhagwanji, Y., & Samms-Vaughan, M. (2003). Early ac

ademic learning problems of Jamaican children: Possible family influences. Journ al of International Special Needs Education, 6, 6-13. Fuller, B. E., Chermack, S. T., Cruise, K. A., Kirsch, E., Fitzgerald, H. E., & Zucker, R. A. (2003). Predictors of childhood aggression across three generati ons in children of alcoholics: Relationships involving parental alcoholism, ind ividual and spousal aggression, and parenting practices. Journal of Studies on Alcohol, 64(4) July 2003, 472-483. Diehl, D. & Kirsch, E. (2001). Children and race: The complexities of culture an d cognition. World Order, 3 (1), 37 48. Lambert, M.C., Essau, C.A., Schmitt, N., An., J.S., Samms-Vaughan, M.E., Kirsch, E. Does the Youth Self-Report Form of the Child Behavior Checklist Possess Cult ural Bias? Testing for Invariance across German and Jamaican Adolescent Ratings. Psychological Assessment (2001). Non-Peer Reviewed Publications Darling-Hammond, L., Orcutt, S., Strobel, K., Kirsch, E., Lit, Ira, & Martin, Da isy with contributions from James Comer, M.D. (2003). Feelings Count: Emotions and Learning in The Learning Classroom: Theory into Practice Course Guide, Annen berg/CPB, 89-104. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Ervin, B. & Kirsch, E. (January 2005). Children as Peacekeepers: Conflict and C onflict Resolution. Presented at the SCECA meeting in Myrtle Beach, South Carol ina Metcalf-Turner, P. & Kirsch, E. (November, 2003). Racial Identity Development an d Its Influence on Teachers Classroom Practice. Presented at the National Assoc iation for Multicultural Education in Seattle, Washington. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS National Association for the Education of Young Children Association Montessori Internationale American Montessori Society Zero to Three